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Ohio Colleges and Universities

Ohio Colleges & Universities

Ohio is rich in options for higher education, with 14 four-year public universities with 24 branch campuses, 23 two-year community and technical colleges and more than 50 four-year private colleges and universities.

The institutions on this page are four-year state colleges and universities established under Ohio Revised Code and governed by the Ohio Board of Regents.

Central State University

Central State University is a historically black university that provides access to public higher education for all citizens of Ohio, and throughout the country. The University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning, scholarship, and public service in a values-based environment.

University of Cincinnati

Ranked as one of America’s top 25 public research institutions, Cincinnati professors and grads are responsible for inventing the first antihistamine (Benedryl), developing the first oral polio vaccine, and designing the Golden Gate Bridge.

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northeastern Ohio Medical University is a public medical school partnered with The University of Akron, Kent State University, Youngstown State University and Cleveland State University (for Pharmacy) offering a combined B.S./M.D. program and a Pharm. D. program.

The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo is recognized as a major force in contributing to the discovery of new technology and knowledge, offering a vast array of resources for undergraduate, graduate and faculty-led research opportunities with 125 patents and $60 million in research and grants.

Wright State University

Wright State is a leader in the number of graduates who live and work in Ohio, contributing to the growth of the state’s economy. Approximately two-thirds of its more than 75,000 graduates live in Ohio, with nearly half staying in the Miami Valley.